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Physician-Turned Tech Executive to Speak on AI in Medicine in Roanoke

When Vivian Lee talks about how artificial intelligence (AI) may shape the future of health care, she speaks from experience. Lee has spent decades at the frontline of health...

Beloved Roanoke Therapy Dog Battles Cancer With Community Support

Ragnar gave himself to others in some of their darkest days for most of the...

Omnium + Scratch Race Wins for Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28

This year will look a little different than seasons past—in the best way. We’re leaning...

Shockwave Therapy Helps Roanoke Dog Regain Mobility and Quality of Life

Lindsay Caplan knew something had changed the moment she pulled into the parking lot. For years,...

Class Project Grows Into Lasting Food Access Effort in Roanoke

Etta Hanlon didn’t expect a class assignment to blossom into a sustained community partnership addressing...

Planting Peace: Roanoke Honors Unsolved Homicide Victims with Memorial Trees

Grief is not silent—but it often grows quietly. This spring, the City of Roanoke’s Gun Violence Prevention Commission (GVPC) will launch Planting Peace, a...

Teen Apprenticeship Program Celebrates 9th Graduating Class in Roanoke

What started as an innovative way to connect Roanoke’s youth with career opportunities has grown into a pipeline of talent and success for the...

Roanoke County to Host Community Meetings for the Glenvar Center Plan

Roanoke County will host two community meetings to learn about residents’ preferences for the Glenvar Center Plan, a planning study that will examine the...

New Freedom Farm Seeks Help for Critically Injured Miniature Horses

New Freedom Farm is reaching out with heavy hearts and an urgent plea. Not sure if everyone has heard about the most recent rescue New...

North Cross Middle School Robotics Team Headed to World Competition

On April 12, the North Cross middle school robotics team won the Virginia State KidWind Challenge at James Madison University. As the champions in...

City of Roanoke Appoints Jillian Papa as Director of Planning, Building, and Development

The City of Roanoke is pleased to announce the appointment of Jillian Papa as its new Director of Planning, Building, and Development. A seasoned...